The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 sparked large-scale protests across India, including Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chennai, after it cleared Parliament. Leaders of AIMIM and Congress challenged its constitutionality in the Supreme Court. The Opposition and several leaders criticized the Bill’s passage and its potential impact on religious rights.

US President Donald Trump criticized China’s decision to impose a 34% tariff on all US imports, claiming China ‘panicked’ in response to his recent trade measures. China’s finance ministry confirmed the tariffs as reciprocal. The tensions include higher tariffs on imports from the European Union, Japan, and Israel, with Trump declaring a national emergency to enforce his policy.

Multiple confirmed and suspected cases of rabies were reported from New Zoveng village, posing a serious threat to the health and safety of the people